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Monthly Archives: March 2016
Monday 14 March – Botanical Gardens
I overslept this morning which was great as I didn’t have to be anywhere and Gill had gone to work early. So after updating my blog, I took a leisurely shower and breakfast by which time it was nearly mid … Continue reading
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Sunday 13 March – Back to North Island
Well this is the first time I have ever spent a night alone in a 5 bed dorm! It really must be drawing near to the end of the season but strange that every hostel was booked out for Thursday … Continue reading
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Saturday 12 March – a different side of Picton
Early start this morning as I wanted to catch the Nelson Saturday Market before getting the bus to Picton. Another beautiful sunny morning with a few clouds that soon dispersed as the sun rose higher in the sky. I walked … Continue reading
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Friday 11 March – Around Nelson
My room at Paradiso Backpacker’s might have been expensive (as the last one available) but it is very comfortable and quiet. It is actually a small apartment with a double bed, kitchenette and little private garden area with table and … Continue reading
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Thursday 10 March – The Trans Alpine Railway
Up at 6 this morning! Judith had coffee and toast ready for me, as well as a small packed lunch! We said our goodbyes and Ross drove me to the station in his BMW. Red sky in the morning…. The … Continue reading
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Wednesday 9 March – out and about in Christchurch
Judith had a meeting this morning in the city and dropped me at the Art Gallery for a couple of hours and we arranged to meet 12.15 at the Museum nearby. The Art Gallery is a modern stylish building opened … Continue reading
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Tuesday 8 March – to Christchurch
I have just made a few notes here along the six hour journey to Christchurch as the wifi was intermittent on the bus so updating the blog was not easy and I frustratingly kept losing big chunks, so decided to … Continue reading
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Monday 7 March – Around the Marlborough Sound
Not a bad night’s sleep, according to my sleep monitor app! A cup of coffee in the garden while I devise a plan for the day. I was delighted with The Villa guest house. Clean, smart with quite quaint features. … Continue reading
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Sunday – 6 March – off to South Island
We said our goodbyes to Leigh and Dan as they headed off back up to Taupo. Thanks so much for bringing me down to Gilly’s Leigh. Gill and I sat and chatted about travels – such kindred spirits! The time … Continue reading
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Saturday 5 March – Around the City
We all enjoyed a hearty breakfast together before Leigh and Dan went off to meet up with Craig. Gilly and I got the bus into the city which was easy as we didn’t have to think about parking. It was … Continue reading
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